Heywood, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Heywood is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,815. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,815 Population
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
32.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population1,815

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population1,815
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates-38.1329°, 141.6295°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation32.8 inches (833 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heywood

Heywood is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,815. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Heywood

Heywood has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Feb (18°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.4°C / 63°F 12.5° / 22.2° 38.5
Feb 18°C / 64°F 13.1° / 22.9° 29.3
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 11.7° / 21° 41.5
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 9.8° / 18.5° 58.2
May 12°C / 54°F 8.2° / 15.8° 84.5
Jun 10.3°C / 51°F 6.8° / 13.8° 110.4
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.3° 112.2
Aug 10.3°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14° 110.0
Sep 11.4°C / 53°F 7.5° / 15.3° 88.7
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 8.6° / 17.1° 62.5
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 54.8
Dec 15.7°C / 60°F 11.1° / 20.3° 52.8
Heywood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates38.1329°S, 141.6295°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 100 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 84 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 86 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 86 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
February 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in

Heywood has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 49°F in July to 65°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Heywood

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Heywood and District Secondary College - - - -
Heywood Consolidated School - - - -
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Museums in Heywood

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bay of Whales Gallery
Cable Tram Depot
Powerhouse Motor Car Museum

Farmers Markets in Heywood

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Portland fish market

Hotels in Heywood

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

closed

Gas Stations in Heywood

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Heywood

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dartmoor Golf Course
Heywood Golf Club

Airports Near Heywood

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Caroline Airstrip-Small Airport
Casterton Airport-Small Airport
Coleraine Airport-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Strathdownie Airport-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Heywood

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Heywood.

Name Description
Bucknall Falls
Moleside Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Heywood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.8 inches.

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